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Jerome DeFilippo Obituary

Jerome A. DeFilippo Sr. Jan. 20, 1943 -Nov. 17, 2010 Passed away peacefully from lung cancer, with his loving family at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Jerome G. and Dorothy DeFilippo and his loyal labrador Rosie. He is survived by his best friend and former wife Jean DeFilippo, his son Jerome A. DeFilippo Jr. (Debbie) and his daughter Gina DeFilippo; his three grandsons Joseph and Michael DeFilippo and Steven Orengo, who idolized their grandpa. He is also survived by his sister Maryanne Roger and his niece Jennifer Roger. Jerry joined the SFPD in 1970 and, after 27 years, retired as a Captain in 1997. He was known for his love of vintage vehicles and spent every day of his retirement working on and refurbishing his cars. He was also an avid 49er and Notre Dame football fan. Friends may visit Monday after 5:00pm and are invited to attend the Vigil Service Monday 7:00pm at DUGGAN'S SERRA MORTUARY, 500 Westlake Ave., Daly City. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 10:00am at St. Cecilia Church, 17th & Vicente, SF. Committal Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Nov. 21, 2010.

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Morgan Peterson

November 18, 2020

I can't believe Jerry has been gone this long. I do miss him and speak of him often.

Morgan Peterson

November 15, 2019

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

November 17, 2011

It has been one year since you left us and we all think about you every day. The holidays are coming and we will never forget all the fun we have with you on Christmas eve.
The DeFilippo family

Celene Kirkendall

February 9, 2011

I'm very sorry about your loss. I know what it's like to lose your Daddy. Even though I missed out on knowing him, I feel a great loss with regard to my own loss. God Bless and peace be with you.

November 22, 2010

Dear Jean, Jerry, Gina, Debbie, Joe, Mike and Steven,

I remember Jerry from the 70's as the best "35 car" at Park Station and later as one of the best bosses I ever had. I know you will all miss him very much. I am so sorry for your loss.

Pat Celaya

November 22, 2010

We Miss you Dad......

November 22, 2010

You were a great dad and grandpa. We love and miss you.

Gina and Jerry

November 22, 2010

Dear Jean, Jerry, Debbie, Joe, Mike and Steven,

I remember Jerry from the 70's as one of the best "35 cars" and later as one of the best bosses I ever worked for. I know how much you will miss him. I am so sorry for your loss.

Pat Celaya

November 22, 2010

Dear Jean, Jerry, Debbie, Joe, Mike and Steven,

I remember Jerry from the 70's as the best "35 car" and later as one of the best bosses I ever worked for. I know how much you will all miss him. I am so sorry for your loss.

Pat Celaya

Mike Sullivan

November 21, 2010

Jerry & Debbie, our heartfelt sympathy and prayers for you and your family at this difficult time. Mike and Lisa Sullivan

November 21, 2010

Gods speed Jerry. I will miss our car talks. Morgan Peterson

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